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Joseph Spafford to Mary Jane Spafford

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Creator: Spafford, Joseph, 1837-1866.
Date Created: 1862-10-26
Description: Writing en route, topics include a description of the journey to Washington on the ‚ÄúElm City‚Äù train, his deep desire for letters from home and an undercurrent of his willingness to accept how things are.
Parent Collections: Vermonters in the Civil War, Joseph Spafford Correspondence

Wheelock G. Veazey to Julia A. Veazey

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Creator: Veazey, Wheelock G., 1835-1898.
Date Created: [1861]-08-21
Description: Topics include the safe return of the company from an expedition.
Parent Collections: Vermonters in the Civil War, Wheelock Graves Veazey Correspondence

Wheelock G. Veazey to Julia A. Veazey

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Creator: Veazey, Wheelock G., 1835-1898.
Date Created: 1861-08-25
Description: Topics include Wheelock G. Veazey being in command of the Regiment for about a week, scouting Virginia, and General Smith making recommendations for Lt. Col. Hyde to be promoted to Col. and Wheelock G. Veazey to be promoted to Lt. Col.
Parent Collections: Vermonters in the Civil War, Wheelock Graves Veazey Correspondence

Wheelock G. Veazey to Julia A. Veazey

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Creator: Veazey, Wheelock G., 1835-1898.
Date Created: 1861-10-20
Description: Topics include the toll the war is taking on the wives, mothers, and sisters of soldiers, the lack of awareness by Northerners, and a discussion of Gen. McClellan.
Parent Collections: Vermonters in the Civil War, Wheelock Graves Veazey Correspondence

Ransom W. Towle to Rufus and Sebra Towle

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Creator: Towle, Ransom W., d. 1864.
Date Created: 1862-02-23
Description: Topics include a Brigade Parade and a farewell address of Washington, he relates some of the soldiers opinions and predictions that the war will end in three weeks. Mention of 109 six mule teams passing through his camp; exact purpose unknown.
Parent Collections: Vermonters in the Civil War, Ransom W. Towle Correspondence

Edward P. Stone to Family

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Creator: Stone, Edward P., 1830-1920.
Date Created: 1863-03-19
Description: Topics include visiting ministers, Colonel Tuttle resigning, Col. Barney in command, petition written up endorsing the Administration, Stone feeling better about his usefulness.
Parent Collections: Vermonters in the Civil War, Edward P. Stone Correspondence

Roswell Farnham to Mary [Farnham]

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Creator: Farnham, Roswell, 1827-1903.
Date Created: 1861-05-05
Description: Topics include camp life, food (lack of some items, abundance of others), daily routine, occasional discomforts. Farnham mentions rumors that the Regiment won't be sent to the South but more likely to New York, even though most of the men are looking forward to battle. Some discussion about postal service, i.e. how long a letter will take for sender and recipient. Col. Phelps is lauded as a good disciplinarian.
Parent Collections: Vermonters in the Civil War, Roswell Farnham Correspondence

Roswell Farnham to Mary [Farnham]

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Creator: Farnham, Roswell, 1827-1903.
Date Created: 1861-05-18
Description: Topics include the safety of the fort; definition of "columbiad" (delivers 10-inch cannonball); living arrangements (Willard Hotel); officers' food versus soldiers' food; daily drill and men's complaints; several lines about health concerns, children's health, not getting mail, and correct mailing address. Names: Pickett, John Prichard, Andross, Stearns, Charlie Peters, Mr. Batchelder, Woodstock Company.
Parent Collections: Vermonters in the Civil War, Roswell Farnham Correspondence

Valentine G. Barney to Maria Barney

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Creator: Barney, Valentine G., 1834-1889.
Date Created: 1863-02-15
Description: Topics include his desire to return home to play with his children, his worry about hearing that the family home was nearly lost in a fire, and how visiting with acquaintances helps him keep from being homesick.
Parent Collections: Vermonters in the Civil War, Valentine G. Barney Correspondence

Justus F. Gale to Sister

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Creator: Gale, Justus F., 1837-1863.
Date Created: 1863-03-15
Description: Topics working at the hospital, the lack of letters from family and friends, and his wish for Jeff Davis‚Äô scalp as a Thanksgiving present. He also writes that he is ‚Äúperplexed‚Äù by how the war is being managed.
Parent Collections: Vermonters in the Civil War, Justus F. Gale Correspondence

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